Career coaching: career support and career workshops
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Career coaching: career support and career workshops
Career coaching at UEL helps current students and alumni plan their careers, build employability skills, and take confident steps towards their professional goals. Our Career Coaches provide personalised support through one-to-one appointments, workshops, events, and online resources tailored to your needs and aspirations. Career Zone is UEL's online platform for career support, job opportunities, and workshop bookings, accessible to all current students and alumni.
Whether you are at the beginning of your studies or preparing to graduate, it is never too soon or too late to access career support. Meet with a Career Coach to explore your options, develop your employability toolkit, and create a plan to achieve your career goals.
How can our career coaches support you?
Workshops and events
Our workshops and events give you the practical skills and insights needed to secure employment, develop workplace capabilities, and progress your career. We bring together industry professionals, employers, and students to create valuable networking opportunities.
All events and workshops can be viewed and accessed on our Career Zone Platform. Current students can sign up to attend a career workshop or event via the Career Zone. Our regular career events bring together industry professionals, employers, and students to create valuable networking opportunities.
1 to 1 appointments and drop-in sessions
Personalised coaching sessions allow you to discuss your specific circumstances and receive targeted advice.
- One-to-one appointments: Book a 30-minute session with a Careers Coach.
- Drop-in sessions: Visit our Career Zone spaces during term time for a 15-minute query session. If you need further support, we can refer you for a longer one-to-one appointment
Career accelerator
The Career Accelerator is a targeted series of workshops and coaching sessions for University of East London (UEL) students who are unsure about their career path. The programme provides expert-led workshops, personalised feedback, and ongoing individual support to help you map out your future. Upon completion, you will receive exclusive merchandise, a certificate, and a professional reference
You can sign up for current sessions on the Career Zone platform as a student.
Professional development
Build essential workplace skills and enhance your professional profile through targeted sessions covering:
- Self-branding
- Creating and tailoring CVs
- Interview techniques
Find professional development sessions on Career Zone.
Connected Cultures - support for international students
This specialised series introduces international students to the UK employment sector. Workshops include:
- Job searching in the UK
- Tailoring your CV to the UK job market
- Networking as an international student
- Understanding UK workplace culture.
Sign up for connected cultures sessions on Career Zone.
How to book
Current students and alumni can view, access, and register for all sessions online
A look into coaching with Career Zone
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Career coach FAQs
When is the best time to start using career coaching at UEL?
You don’t need to wait until the final year. Many students start meeting with a Career Coach in their first or second year to explore career options early and build employability skills over time.
What can a Career Coach help me with?
Career Coaches support career planning and your employability toolkit. This includes things like exploring career options, CVs, applications, interview prep, and building confidence in your next steps.
How do I access career coaching and what types of sessions are available?
You can book through the Career Zone platform. Options include:
- 1-to-1 appointments (30 minutes) for personalised support.
- Drop-in sessions (15 minutes) during term time for quick questions.
- Workshops and events that build practical job-search and career skills.
Can a Career Coach help me find placements, internships, or other experience?
Yes. Coaching links into Career Zone opportunities like placements, internships, volunteering, part-time work, and industry projects, and helps you apply and make the most of them.
I’m an international student — what support is available?
Career Coaches can help you understand UK job-search strategies and what employers expect. You can also join Connected Cultures workshops, which focus on working in the UK as an international student.
Does career coaching cover freelancing or self-employment?
Yes. Coaching and Career Zone workshops support students who want freelance or self-employed careers, including portfolio building and planning your next steps.